Mark Cuban explains picture of him in Cleveland

There was a picture of Mavericks owner Mark Cuban in Cleveland circulating the internet, the day after he met with Carmelo Anthony in Dallas.

It was kind of odd that Cuban would be randomly photographed in Cleveland and this is how he explained it to ESPN.com: “I was there for a ‘Shark Tank’ commitment.” That is a nice smoke screen explanation for what the more likely reason is.

Teams interested in LeBron James will meet w agent Rich Paul this week in Cleveland, according to NBA source. James will not attend meetings
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) July 1, 2014

Among those teams set to meet with Paul: #suns, #rockets and #mavericks
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) July 1, 2014

ESPN sources say reps from Cavs, Suns, Rockets and Mavs have all met with agent Rich Paul in Cleveland while LeBron has been on vacation
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 4, 2014

And at least one report indicated that James’ camp wanted it kept a secret which would explain Cuban’s explanation.

As reported, can confirm LeBron agent will meet w teams other than Heat. But talks secretive. Teams pursuing LeBron will honor those wishes.
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) July 3, 2014